[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. 18-40C]
A. Except as set forth below, the only motor vehicles permitted on the
beach shall be four-wheel-drive vehicles of the type known as "beach
buggy" or "jeep" style vehicles.
(1) All municipal, state or federal vehicles shall be exempt from the
requirements of this article.
(2) Persons who are defined as disabled pursuant to the New Jersey Law
Against Discrimination and whose disability is related to the person's ability
to walk and/or access the beach are permitted to use the following
type of motor vehicle on the beach at all times: motorized wheelchairs,
trackchairs, and off-road wheelchairs. Other types of motor vehicles
shall be prohibited.
B. Registration and permits.
(1) Prior to use of any motor vehicle on the beach, the motor vehicle
shall be registered with the Police Department, and each operator
shall be required to obtain a permit from the Police Department. Application
for the permit and the registration shall be made to the Police Department,
who may require from the applicant complete information as to his
or her ability and competence to operate a motor vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner so as not to endanger the lives and safety of others
using the beach. The information shall include the applicant's age,
driving record, and experience.
(2) Approval of the permit and registration for the operation of motor vehicles by persons with disabilities shall include the verification that the motor vehicle constitutes the permitted type set forth in §
51-20A(2).
C. Any person who is found guilty of a violation of this article shall
be ineligible to receive and shall be precluded from obtaining a permit
pursuant to this article for a period of 12 calendar months from the
date of the finding of guilt.
[Amended 2-24-1978 by Ord. No. 78-5C; 1-16-1981 by Ord. No. 81-3C; 9-18-2009 by Ord. No. 09-16C]
A. The applicant
shall pay to the Police Department a nonrefundable registration fee
of $50 at the time of filing the application for an annual permit
or a fee of $25 which will be applicable for the term of the Striped
Bass Derby. The vehicle registration shall expire on December 31 in
the year in which it was written.
(1) No fee shall be charged for applications made by disabled persons pursuant to §
51-20A(2).
[Added 12-17-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-40C]
B. Violators
of the Code regarding motor vehicles on beaches may have permit privileges
suspended without a refund.
[Added 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]
A violation of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty.